Canton Safe Unless Treachery Lets in Change nou Our Own Conassronnewr Since the above was written the Ironaides are reported ta have reccied Seer glee h extremity, inbeesting Stevi of dispositions and chance.
Canton, Dec. 8, 1929.
Victory for the Tronsides can only be brought about in one way,'and that is by the: treachery of some ers of the military striation in Kuangtung, a belief based upon the knowledge that the army of de-splendidly equipped; has has the money, has the ipplies." What is more, it has very efficient air service; that has Kept General Headquarters posted up to the minute on every movenient of the enemy.
But while the financial reserve) may be expected to hold out, and materials of war will not be depleted, there are already dismaying signs that the Kuangtung army may' crack. One or two regiments are already reported to have given In to the adversary without a struggle; and there isthe suspected double-facedness of the Vice-admiral of the Navy, Chiang 'Tsung-we, a strong indication that even within' the navy there is a growing dissension. The 'Vice-Admiral slipped away from his post at Samshui, and back to his home in Canton Saturday night, and was promptly placed under a1 rest, He' will have to explain to the satisfaction of his superiors as} to why he left Samshui without their sanction.
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